Whether you are a veteran fly fisherman or just getting started, catching a fish is one of the most exciting experiences imaginable. Kick that feeling up a few notches if you reeled that big on in on your own hand-tied fly produced on a shiny new fly tying kit. Planning for success to capture that…
Fly fishing vests are generally considered an essential piece of equipment among anglers, and there are many good reasons why. With so many options to carry essentials today, the fly fishing vest is still the go-to companion for most fly fishermen. Other alternatives are hip packs, sling packs, and backpacks, just to name a few….
The fly fishing industry has changed dramatically in the last decade, and it has begun catering to women’s specific needs, including fly fishing waders. While women don’t have as many wader options as men, they do have enough to warrant a gear review and women’s specific advice.
The best wading boots are built with traction, comfort, and durability in mind. The top brands like Simms have continued to innovate the design of their boots to keep up with changing trends and to meet the demands of varying types of anglers. A good wading boot is priceless. The best options provide comfort and…
A waterproof duffel bag is worth considering when you put a lot of work and planning into an adventure, whether fly fishing, canoeing, rafting, or tracking into the wild. The best ones on the market keep your gear dry no matter the conditions Quick Liks How To Choose The Best Waterproof Duffel Bag A waterproof…
Fly fishing sling packs have fantastic versatility and are a great companion to the rest of your must-have fly fishing gear. Because of this versatility, they have become trendy in recent years. How do you choose the best fly fishing sling pack? A fly fishing sling pack has only one strap that you wrap around…
Wading pants are convenient when in warmer weather, and you don’t need to wade deep with chest waders. This review will highlight 5 great choices for wading pants to help you make an informed buying decision. In addition to a good fly fishing combo, a good pair of waders are essential in fly fishing. They…
Waterworks-Lamson brought the best of die-cast and machined reel tech to the Lamson Liquid (a.k.a. “liquid courage”) fly fishing reel. The Liquid amplifies the best aspects of both worlds to make a low-cost but extremely capable reel. Full-radius compound curves. Near zero-radius inside corners. For a perfect fit and finish, they go back and machine the cast part in key areas. This adds to the benefits of the pressure-casting process.
A guide is a hero when fishing is easy but making it look easy takes a lot of hard work and preparation. The truth is, there is a lot more to a day-in-the-life of a fly fishing guide, and all of that happens long before you set your first hook and reel in the big one.
Welcome back! This review will take a beginner’s plunge into fly fishing sunglasses technology. We will tackle what color polarized lens is best for fishing, specifically fly fishing (no surprise!). A talk on lens color wouldn’t be complete unless we also answer related questions like what is the difference between polarized and non-polarized sunglasses. If you found yourself here but are not a fly fisherman, pull up a chair anyway and get comfortable! Lens color and polarization apply the same regardless of how you fish. The same guidance applies to women’s sunglasses as well. Hopefully, that is obvious, but we wanted to say it anyway!
This guide is geared toward beginners and will hit the basics of nymphing, touch on euro nymphing, and point budding anglers to some helpful resources for further study. We have really enjoyed putting this guide together and hope you will enjoy it too. Fishing with nymphs is challenging and fun and is considered the more…
This review will step into the Waterworks Lamson fly fishing reel product line and focus on the Lamson Guru S fly fishing reel. We also included some helpful customer reviews in each section to let you know what other anglers like or dislike about the Speedster (hint, not much to dislike!). We really appreciate you…
This review will step into the Waterworks Lamson fly fishing reel product line and specifically cover the Lamson Speedster S fly reel. We also included some helpful customer reviews in each section to let you know what other anglers like or dislike about the Speedster (hint, not much to dislike!). As always, thank you for…
This review will step into the Waterworks Lamson fly fishing reel product line and specifically cover the Remix fly reel in our full Lamson Remix review. We also included some helpful customer reviews in each section to let you know what others think after spending some time with this reel.
Who doesn’t need THE perfect fly fishing hat?! A hat that not only looks cool but does all of the essential things a good fly fishing cap should do. Things like Keep the sun out of your eyes, your noggin’ covered, and most importantly – help hook and reel those monsters in! The Jumping Rise…
